(ATR) Giovanni Malagò will serve another term as Italian National Olympic Committee president through 2020.
Malagò, 58, was re-elected today in Rome by the large majority of 67-2 over his lone opponent, Sergio Grifoni, the former president of the Italian Orienteering Federation.
"I am proud of the result and of the confidence which the members of the Committee continue to place in me, ready to achieve new goals in the interest of the growth of Italian sport," Malagòsaid immediately after his election.
"I shall undertake to improve and consolidate our top-level achievements and further increase the number of youngsters who practice sports in our country."
In office since Feb. 2013, Malagò is now beginning his second term at the helm of CONI.
"Courage and new ideas are needed to concretize a four-year period able to meet the standards set by the prestige and history of CONI," Malagòsaid.
Three Italian IOC members took part in the vote of the Italian National Council – the former president Franco Carraro, Mario Pescante and IBSF president Ivo Ferriani. Also present were honorary members Ottavio Cinquanta and Nordic skiing great Manuela Di Centa.
Malagò’s first term in office included championing the Rome 2024 Olympic bid, which fell short due lack of support from Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi and the Italian capital’s city council.
In his new term, Malagòwill oversee the Italian NOC hosting the 2019 IOC session in Milan.
Voting also took place to elect the CONI Executive Board including Olympic sailing champion Alessandra Sensini and Franco Chimenti as vice-presidents.
Roberto Fabbricini was confirmed as secretary general, while Olympic rowing silver medalist Carlo Mornati was appointed vice-secretary.
Rounding out the CONI Executive Board is ASOIF president Francesco Ricci Bitti, Angelo Binaghi (Tennis), Flavio Roda (Alpine Skiing), Alfio Giomi (Athletics), Sabatino Aracu (Rollersport), Carlo Magri (Volleyball), Roberto Cammarelle (Beijing 2008 Olympic boxing champion), Valentina Turisini (Athens 2004 shooting silver medalist), Sergio D’Antoni (shooting), Guglielmo Talento and Giovanni Gallo.
Written by Brian Pinelli
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